文 | 赵伟、屠强 联系人 | 屠强、浦聚颖 摘要 追本溯源：出口强劲源于抢出口？30%或源于抢出口，70%或源于非美外需与份额变化。 我国"抢出口"有赖于美国"抢进口"，但后者或存在高估。 上半年美国进口增速大幅冲高至30%以上，貌 似显示"抢进口"现象；拆分结构，美国自欧盟药品进口、自瑞士黄金进口大幅冲高（金价上涨与医药行 业对关税的担忧），并非是所有商品在对等关税预期下均产生"抢进口"现象；若剔除特定商品扰动，美 国总进口增速上半年未出现大幅上升。 我国对非美市场出口高增，或也并非市场理解的"抢转口"。 东盟对美国出口明显强于我国对东盟出口， 商品出口表现也不匹配，我国对东盟出口或并非是纯粹的"转口"。更多或是供应链协同，东盟进口我国 生产资料，再加工成消费品后形成出口；我国对中东、非洲、欧盟出口走强主因相关经济体需求改善， 或也并非源于应对美国关税的"抢转口"。 "抢出口"或只能解释当前出口高增中的30%。 即使考虑与东盟供应链的协同出口效应，我国出口结构 中，仅对东盟、对中国香港存在"抢转口"现象，对其他目的地"抢出口"现象并不明显；结合7月对东盟 （2.6个百分点）、对中国香港（0.9个百分点）出 ...

Group 1: Tariff Increases - The new reciprocal tariff rates effective from August 7, 2025, set a minimum of 10% for trade deficit economies and 15% for trade surplus economies[4] - The overall U.S. tariff rate may rise to over 15%, with estimates suggesting it could reach 17.1% or even 21.2% if key industry tariffs are implemented[5][28] - The effective tariff rate in June 2025 was 8.9%, with a projected increase of 2.4% due to recent tariff changes[26][28] Group 2: Trade Agreement Characteristics - Direct investment and procurement agreements can lead to lower tariffs, with Japan, the EU, and South Korea securing a minimum tariff of 15% in exchange for significant investment commitments[6][34] - Current trade agreements lack formal legal texts, leading to uncertainty in execution and compliance[7][38] Group 3: Impact of Existing Tariffs - U.S. import growth decreased by 2.8% for every 1% increase in tariff rates, with projections indicating a potential decline in import growth to -10.5% in the second half of 2025[8][43] - The majority of tariff costs are borne by U.S. importers, with 40% to 74% of the tariff price increase already reflected in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI)[11][50] - The "import rush" observed in April 2025 has likely ended, with June imports showing signs of a demand pullback[12] Group 4: Price Competitiveness - As of May 2025, approximately 61.4% of Chinese goods still maintain a price advantage despite increased tariffs, down from 76.1% in 2024[12] - The narrowing of tariff differentials between China and other countries may reduce the risk of export share loss for China[32]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that China's export growth is primarily driven by exports to emerging economies, particularly in production materials, while exports to non-US developed economies are mainly in consumer goods [2][3][4] - In the first half of 2025, China's overall export increased by 5.9% year-on-year, with emerging economies contributing 4.7 percentage points to this growth [9][134] - The export performance to emerging economies is particularly strong in intermediate goods, which increased by 2.4 percentage points, while consumer goods negatively impacted the overall growth by 3.7 percentage points [21][135] Group 2 - The article discusses that the strong export performance may be partially attributed to "export grabbing," with estimates suggesting that 30% of the growth could be due to this phenomenon, while 70% is driven by external demand and market share changes [4][68] - The US's import surge, which appears to reflect "import grabbing," is primarily driven by specific goods from the EU and Switzerland, rather than a general increase across all categories [35][40] - China's exports to non-US markets have increased significantly, but this is not solely due to "transshipment" as the data shows a mismatch in export performance between China and ASEAN countries [46][62] Group 3 - Future export growth may continue to exceed expectations, as the US's import demand has not yet reached a balance point, indicating potential for further increases [76][81] - Short-term impacts on exports to emerging economies may arise from tariff implementations, but medium-term prospects remain positive due to rising investment demand and urbanization in these regions [90][94] - The expansion of the middle class in emerging markets is driving consumption upgrades, presenting new opportunities for high-value exports from China [120][124]

Group 1: Export Performance Overview - In the first half of 2025, China's overall export growth was steady, with a year-on-year increase of 5.9%[3] - Emerging economies contributed 4.7 percentage points to the overall export growth, while non-US developed countries added 1.4 percentage points[15] - Exports to ASEAN and India were significant growth drivers, contributing 5.5 percentage points and 1.5 percentage points respectively[15] Group 2: Export Composition - Exports of intermediate goods drove the growth to emerging countries, contributing 2.4 percentage points, while capital goods added 1.0 percentage points[25] - Consumer goods negatively impacted the overall growth by 3.7 percentage points, with specific items like lithium batteries and machinery showing strong performance[25] - For non-US developed countries, consumer goods were the main growth factor, contributing 2.7 percentage points to the export increase[33] Group 3: Market Dynamics - Approximately 30% of the current export growth may be attributed to "export grabbing," while 70% is driven by external demand and market share changes[5] - The US's import surge of over 30% in the first half of 2025 may not reflect a true "import grabbing" scenario, as specific items like pharmaceuticals and gold were the main contributors[5] - China's exports to ASEAN are more about supply chain collaboration rather than pure transshipment, with significant intermediate goods exports[52] Group 4: Future Outlook - The potential for continued export growth remains, as US imports have not yet reached a demand balance point, indicating room for further increases[7] - Short-term impacts from tariffs may affect exports to emerging markets, but medium-term growth is still anticipated due to rising investment demand in these regions[8] - Long-term trends suggest that potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could benefit emerging markets and boost China's exports of production materials[8]

Group 1: Trade Performance - In July 2025, China's exports increased by 7.2% year-on-year (in USD), up 1.3 percentage points from the previous month[4] - Imports rose by 4.1% year-on-year (in USD), recovering 3 percentage points from the previous month[4] - Overall trade data defied market consensus, showing resilient exports and stronger-than-expected imports[5] Group 2: Export Dynamics - Exports to the US weakened again after a brief recovery in June, influenced by the postponement of tariffs[5] - Despite the decline in exports to the US and ASEAN, overall export growth rebounded due to increased market exploration in Europe and emerging economies[5] - Exports to the EU rose significantly, with a growth rate of 9.2% in July, indicating a shift towards European markets[7] Group 3: Import Insights - July's import growth of 4.1% was surprising, supported mainly by imports of semiconductors and machinery[8] - There was a divergence in import performance, with raw materials like iron ore and coal remaining weak, while crude oil and copper imports showed improvement[8] - The recovery in imports may be more influenced by external demand rather than domestic economic recovery[8] Group 4: Future Outlook - Short-term export resilience is expected due to active market expansion by domestic exporters, but import recovery may be more volatile[5] - The sustainability of export strength hinges on US demand, which is anticipated to weaken in the second half of the year[9] - Risks include potential policy shortcomings and unexpected changes in domestic economic conditions[9]

Group 1: Industrial Profitability - In June 2025, the total profit of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 4.3% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 4.8 percentage points compared to May[7] - The profit margin for industrial enterprises in June was down 6.9% year-on-year, contributing a 6.9 percentage point drag on profit growth, although this was an improvement from the 10.2 percentage point drag in May[8] - Industrial production showed resilience with a 6.8% year-on-year increase in industrial added value, outperforming May's 5.8%[8] Group 2: Future Profitability Pressure - The second half of 2025 is expected to see continued pressure on corporate profitability due to potential depletion of U.S. demand from prior "import rush" activities[10] - Tariffs have increased costs for enterprises, impacting profit levels, similar to the trend observed during the last U.S.-China trade friction from 2018 to 2019[10] - Multiple industries are pushing for "anti-involution," which may further compress profit margins in sectors with weak downstream demand[25] Group 3: Resilience in Equipment Manufacturing - Equipment manufacturing has shown relative resilience, with profit margins performing better than other sectors since April 2025[26] - The mining industry has maintained a profit margin of around 31% since April 2025, despite revenue growth remaining negative[26] - Companies that have already expanded overseas or are establishing factories abroad are likely to capture more market share amid trade frictions[27][28]

Group 1 - The US-China trade talks in Geneva resulted in a joint statement with several positive agreements, including a reduction in US tariffs on Chinese goods from an average of 27% to 16%, still historically high [2][3] - The economic impact of tariffs is being monitored, with projections indicating a potential 0.65% decline in US GDP and a 1.7% increase in inflation due to tariff adjustments [3][4] - The current economic environment is characterized by "stagflation," with concerns about the potential for the US to revert to previous tariff policies, which could further impact economic stability [3][5] Group 2 - The trade dynamics show a trend of "import grabbing" in the US, with significant increases in imports observed in the first quarter, leading to higher inventory levels [6][7] - Certain US export sectors, particularly those reliant on foreign intermediate goods, are expected to face significant challenges due to retaliatory tariffs, notably in the petroleum, metals, and transportation equipment industries [7][8] - The inflationary effects of tariffs are becoming evident, with consumer price indices reflecting the impact of increased import costs, although the response to tariffs has been slower than anticipated [9][10] Group 3 - The uncertainty surrounding trade policies is likely to elevate financial pressures and affect consumer and business investment sentiment, potentially leading to a slowdown in economic growth [11][12] - The labor market indicators suggest upward pressure on unemployment rates, which could signal a weakening in the consumer-employment cycle critical for economic health [13][14] - The overall economic trajectory is expected to shift from "stagflation" to a potential slowdown, with ongoing monitoring of key economic indicators necessary to assess future risks [15][16]

Export Performance - In June 2025, China's exports increased by 5.8% year-on-year, a rise of 1 percentage point compared to May[3] - Exports to the US fell by 16.1% year-on-year in June, but the decline narrowed by 18.4 percentage points from the previous month, contributing approximately 2.7 percentage points to overall export growth[4] - For the first half of 2025, China's exports grew by 5.9% year-on-year, an acceleration of 2.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year[6] Import Trends - In June 2025, imports rose by 1.1% year-on-year, with a 4.5 percentage point increase from May[7] - Imports from the US decreased by 15.5% year-on-year in June, with the decline narrowing by 2.6 percentage points from the previous month[7] - Cumulatively, imports in the first half of 2025 fell by 3.9% year-on-year, a slowdown of 6.0 percentage points compared to the same period last year[10] Market Dynamics - The reduction in US tariffs following the Geneva talks in May has led to a significant recovery in exports to the US, although tariffs remain high at approximately 41.3%[4] - The "temporary suspension" of global tariffs by the US has allowed Chinese companies to continue exporting to markets outside the US, with exports to ASEAN growing by 16.8% year-on-year in June[4] - The overall trade environment remains volatile, with expectations of a decline in export growth to around 1.0% in July due to ongoing high tariffs and weakening external demand[6]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of increased tariffs on U.S. imports, highlighting the scale, regions, and types of goods being imported as a response to tariff changes [4][5][6]. Group 1: Tariff Increases - The effective tariff rate in the U.S. rose to 7% in April, with projections of 2.3% for 2024. The effective tariff rate on imports from China increased to 37.5% in April, up from 25% in March, and is expected to drop to 10.6% in 2024. For regions outside China, the effective tariff rate rose to 3.9% in April from 1.8% in March, with a forecast of 1% for 2024 [5][9]. Group 2: Scale of Imports - U.S. imports surged by approximately $188.3 billion, accounting for 68.6% of the average monthly import value for 2024. This surge indicates a potential drag on import growth of about 9.8% over the next seven months due to demand being pulled forward [6][12]. - The share of air freight in U.S. imports increased significantly, peaking at 37.1% in the first quarter of the year, compared to an annual average of 27.6% for 2024, before slightly declining to 31.5% in April [6][12]. Group 3: Sources of Imports - The primary regions contributing to the increase in U.S. imports include the Eurozone, ASEAN, Taiwan, Australia, and India, which collectively accounted for an 11 percentage point increase in year-on-year import growth [7][15]. - The air freight share from Australia, the Eurozone, India, Vietnam, and Taiwan saw significant increases, although there was a decline in April for Australia and the Eurozone, indicating a potential decrease in import momentum from these regions [15][20]. Group 4: Types of Goods Imported - The main categories of goods that U.S. companies have been importing include electronic products, pharmaceuticals, and raw metals, which together contributed 18.5 percentage points to the year-on-year import growth from January to April [8][23]. - In April, while the growth rates for pharmaceuticals and raw metals slowed, electronic products continued to show strong demand, contributing 4.1 percentage points to the overall import growth [23][24].

Tariff Impact - The effective tariff rate in the U.S. rose to 7% in April, with projections of 2.3% for 2024, and specific rates of 37.5% on imports from China and 3.9% from other regions[2] - By May, the overall tariff rate further increased to 8.7%[3] Import Surge - U.S. imports exceeded historical trends by approximately $188.3 billion from December 2024 to May 2025, accounting for 68.6% of the average monthly imports in 2024[3] - Air freight imports surged to 37.1% in January-March 2025, compared to an annual average of 27.6%[4] Source Regions - Major sources of increased imports include the Eurozone, ASEAN, Taiwan, Australia, and India, contributing 11 percentage points to the 19.3% year-on-year growth in U.S. imports from January to April 2025[4] - In April, the overall import growth rate fell to 1.9%, with ASEAN, Taiwan, and India still showing strong contributions[4] Product Categories - The primary products imported include electronics, pharmaceuticals, and raw metals, which collectively contributed 18.5 percentage points to the overall import growth of 19.3% from January to April 2025[5] - In April, electronics maintained a high growth rate, contributing 4.1 percentage points to the import increase, while pharmaceuticals and raw metals saw a decline in growth rates[5]